Addis Abeba — The global community’s ongoing disregard for Somaliland is far more than a diplomatic oversight; it is a profound injustice that undermines regional stability and silences one of Africa’s most successful democratic stories. A symbolic yet telling incident occurred recently when the BBC corrected a map of Somalia following strong condemnation from the…
In the ever-shifting theatre of global trade, two major powers have made their moves–one with threats, the other with opportunity. As Africa faces looming tariffs from the United States, China has chosen a different approach: opening its doors to all 53 African nations with which it has diplomatic relations. Announced at a recent China-Africa cooperation…
Nice — At the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recognized three countries and regions for their large-scale programs to restore their native ecosystems. Mexico, Spain, and East Africa are the first three regions named as World Restoration Flagships. They have been…
Nice, France — As the curtains draw on the UN Ocean Conference, a flurry of voluntary commitments and political declarations has injected fresh impetus into global efforts to conserve marine biodiversity. With the world’s oceans facing unprecedented threats, high-level biodiversity officials and negotiators are sounding the alarm and calling for renewed momentum–and funding–to deliver on…
Nice, France — The 2025 UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) has seen a significant presence from Indigenous peoples, who insist that their perspective and guidance be taken into account in the global efforts for sustainable ocean use and conservation. The sense of responsibility to the ocean and recognition of its history is an example that the…
Nigeria accounts for the largest volume of detected pangolin scales illegally traded from Africa. Between 2010 and 2021, 190,000kg of scales – representing nearly 800,000 African pangolins – were seized in shipments linked to Nigeria, despite a ban on international trade. Pangolins are scaly mammals found across Asia and Africa. They are considered the world’s…
The University of Cape Town (UCT), through the African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI), participated in the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit on 5 June. This global 24-hour event brought together institutions from across the world to address the intersection of climate change and human rights. UCT’s two-hour session, “Championing human rights-based research…
The commissioning of the state-of-the-art facility, an iron ore concentrator, which is now fully operational has positioned Liberia as a leader in value-added mineral processing across West Africa, ArcelorMittal Chief Operating Officer (COO) Mr. Anthony P. Kocken has disclosed. The state-of-the-art Iron Ore Concentrator was jointly commissioned last week by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and…
Sub-Saharan Africa ranks sixth in terms of the global gender gap, with a current score of 68% according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). In its latest Global Gender Gap Report 2025, released this week, the WEF notes Sub-Saharan Africa displays wide variation across countries, but its success stories demonstrate that progress is possible in…
TLDR Mediterrania Capital Partners (MCP) has announced the final close of its fourth investment vehicle, raising €600 million ($686 million) The Malta-based private equity firm will use the capital to support mid-cap and SME businesses across North and West Africa The fund targets sectors with strong growth potential, including healthcare, financial services, FMCG, logistics, education,…
